Rowland Ghost Town
Elko County, Nevada41.9367, -115.6790
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Humboldt National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 52 miJackpot, NV
- Mild months
- May–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,920 ft1,501 m
Rowland is an abandoned town in Elko County, Nevada. It lies at about 4,920 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Rowland. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Jackpot, NV, about 52 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 76 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Jarbidge13 mi east
- Gold Creek16 mi south
- Patsville17 mi southwest
- Rio Tinto18 mi southwest
- Charleston20 mi southeast
- White Rock29 mi southwest
- Fairlawn30 mi southwest
- North Fork32 mi south
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Forest: Humboldt National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Humboldt National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Bruneau River Wildlife Management Area. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Murphy (Desert) Hot Springs. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Murphy (Desert) Hot Springs station (USC00106250), 18 miles away. About 14.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Elko County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.93670, -115.67900 |
| Elevation | 4,920 ft (1,501 m) |
| Also known as | Rowland, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6432509 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Rowland ghost town?
In Elko County, Nevada, at 41.9367, -115.6790. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Jackpot, NV, about 52 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 76 miles away.
Can you visit Rowland?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Humboldt National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Bruneau River Wildlife Management Area. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Rowland?
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Murphy (Desert) Hot Springs. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Rowland?
Yes. Jarbidge (13 mi), Gold Creek (16 mi), Patsville (17 mi), Rio Tinto (18 mi).
